Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 354

Blake knew Ezra very well, and he was aware of the risks involved in Pearl’s plan. He also recognized that Pearl’s actions might even infuriate Ezra.

Smirking, Pearl said, “I’ve thought it through. Although he’s forbidden me from returning to Enswood, he can’t keep an eye on me all the time. You can tell him that Glenn has borrowed your helicopter for some fun. When Master Ezra asks about me, just say that I’ve been staying here with you.”

Pearl was the only one who could come up with such a bold idea.

Heaving a sigh, Blake commented, “I don’t know who you take after. You’re so stubborn and willful.”

Stunned, Pearl tried to figure that out. Her father, James, had always been gentle and had a knack for mediating conflicts when he was in town. It led her to believe that she might have inherited her mother’s fiery temper.

“Stop hesitating, Blake. It’s a deal!”

Blake agreed, even though it would be the first time he had ever told such a big lie to Ezra. Yet, he felt surprisingly calm, almost exhilarated by the thrill of doing something forbidden.

at Glenn’s place,

flicker of emotion crossed his eyes. “Blake just called me.

a long time, and I miss the people and things there,” Pearl replied eagerly, eager to return to Richard as quickly as possible.

“You don’t need to explain. I know it must be

it, Pearl smiled at Glenn. “Yes, absence does

trace of sadness clouded his gaze as

something might be bothering him, Pearl decided not to press further. “Alright, I won’t keep you any longer.

getting the private helicopter, she was about

turned around abruptly, her

his eyes.

have fallen in love with him had he met her first, but the words wouldn’t

and offer

“Okay, bye!”

not noticing the usually bright and optimistic Glens